Visit Fort Orange in Ternate, North Maluku.

Fort Orange : The Legacy of Western Colonization in North Maluku

Kota Ternate besides known as the best spice producer, also known as the City of Fortress. These are  Fort Toloko, Fort Oranje, as well as the Fort City of Fort Kalamata Promise. The biggest of  all five colonial forts in Ternate is Oranje fortress, which was built by Admiral Cornelis VOC Matelieff de Jonge in 1607 in the former land of the Sultanate of Ternate Malay fort that was destroyed by the Spanish.

The construction of the fort Fort Oranje as "a thank you"  from the Sultan of Ternate to Admiral Cornelis VOC Matelieff de Jonge  helping the Sultan of Ternate managed to expel the Spanish from the Sultanate of Ternate at the time.

The fort address is Jl. Hasan Boesoeri, Ternate Tengah, Kota Ternate and was originally derived from traces of an old fort built by the Portuguese,which was built in 1540 by the governor-general Francisco Serrao, and inhabited by Malays so named fort Malay. In this castle was once the center of the highest government Netherlands East Indies (Governor General) VOC Pieter Both, Herarld Reyist, Laurenz Reaal and J.C Coum. 

Visit Jikomolamu Beach, Ternate.

Jikomolamu beach lies directly opposite to Hiri island.

Ternate is indeed an exotic island.As an island city, you will find a handful beaches to visit around the tiny island like Nukila Parks and Fala Java Beach, Sulamadaha Beach, Small Tolire Beach,  Fitu Beach, and Batu Angus Beach. Yet you will surprise to find a hidden beach called Jikomalamu. 

Located in a sheltered bay directly opposite the island Hiri, you will find a white sandy beach with white sand spans approximately only 100 meters. This is just the place to enjoy yourself . With clear water, so crystal clear to seem beautiful coral reefs towing. In this area, underwater bay is dominated by hard coral, of course, is a paradise for those who like snorkeling and diving.

Jikomalamo beach is named after the township in Hiri Island (an island right in front of the bay). The location is not too far from Sulamadaha beach and still be on the island of Ternate, but land access is limited to the bay Jikomalamo, the only to reach the bay is by hiring speedboats with rental costs approximately Rp. 250 thousand for the shuttle trip.

Visit Sulamadaha Beach, Ternate.

Sulamadaha beach with Hiri island at the background to the right.

Ternate is a city at the foot of Gamalama Mount also an island city, encircling by beaches. The most popular beach in Ternate is Sulamadaha beach, located in the northern part of Ternate island. Sulamadaha has many species of coastal and marine life which is very spectacular with unspoiled reef and crystal clear water. Hiri island, opposite to the island, is only a stone-throw away from this beach.

Approximately 14 miles from downtown Ternate, Sulamadaha Coast is easily accessible by public transport or private vehicles. The best spot to venture is about a stroll away for about ten minute to the left,you will a bay called Saomadaha bay with white sandy beach and marine park. You can perform water sport activities like swimming, snorkeling and diving.

Unique Tourist Destination in Ternate, North Maluku: Batu Angus.

 

Batu Angus, Ternate is one of the favorite tourist destination located about 10 km from the city center of Ternate, North Maluku province. Batu angus, meaning burnt stone, formed by lava flow from the eruption of Gamalama Mount in Ternate.